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Both players have featured in all eight league games thus far, however Salah has 74 minutes fewer to his name.

Goals and assists: Salah 4 goals 1 assist, Eriksen 3 goals 2 assists

Mohamed Salah scores the third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between NK Maribor and Liverpool FC at Stadion Ljudski vrt on October 17, 2017 (Image: Liverpool FC)

Salah took less than an hour to mark his return to the Premier League with a goal on the opening day against Watford, which he has followed up with a stunning solo finish against Arsenal, a headed goal against Leicester City and a fine effort against Burnley.

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The Liverpool man is often jetting down the flanks, where he frequently cuts in on his favoured left foot to let loose, while Eriksen tends to arrive from deep in central positions.

Minutes per goal/assist: Salah 119, Eriksen 133

Salah has one more goal but one fewer assist than the former Ajax player, making them relatively on par with each other. Indeed, they have have both had a hand in five goals each.

However, Salah has achieved this despite playing less minutes than Eriksen, giving him the superior ratio.

In conclusion, these stats exemplify both players are equally as effective for their respective sides. Eriksen and Salah contribute goals and assists, but the Spurs man achieves this in a more calm and collected manner, while Salah opts for the direct and destructive route.